AGENDA February 20. 2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND APPEALS BOARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) ROLL CALL 3) APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 6, 2018 5) OLD BUSINESS NONE 6) NEW BUSINESS A. PLDP201701249: A Resolution for a Development Permit (DP) to consider approval of the site plan, landscape plan, and architectural elevations for a 2,792 square-foot tunnel-style car wash. (Broadstone at Thornton Subdivision, Amendment No. 2, Lot 1A located at 1600 East 104 th Avenue) 7) OTHER MATTERS A. Scheduled public meetings there are currently no items scheduled for the March 6, 2018 meeting. 8) ADJOURNMENT
ROLL CALL: MINUTES THORNTON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND APPEALS BOARD February 6, 2018 Allan Inge Donald Schieferecke (Chair) Bruce Thomas Paul Hepner Leon Reed Rick Zetterman Jeffrey Tompkins Anna Sparks (Vice-Chair) Vacant Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Also attending were Brian Garner, Lori Hight, and Ty Robbins of the City Development Department; Margaret Braun, Senior Assistant City Attorney; and Desirae Lovato and Victoria Nagel, Recording Secretaries. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. HEPNER AND SECONDED BY MR. ZETTERMAN TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. INGE AND SECONDED BY MR. THOMAS TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 12, 2017, MEETING MINUTES. MOTION PASSED 7-0. MS. SPARKS ABSTAINED AS SHE WAS ABSENT FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING. NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARINGS: At this time, individuals wishing to provide testimony during the public hearings were sworn in by the Recording Secretary. DP 2015-024 (PLL201507568): A Resolution for a Development Permit (DP) to consider approval of the architectural elevations, site plan, and landscape plan to develop a 206 unit multifamily complex for affordable housing and age restricted senior housing. (104 th and Colorado Crossing Pointe located on the south side of East 104 th Avenue east of Colorado Boulevard) The floor was opened at 6:04 p.m.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 6, 2018 Page 2 Mr. Garner introduced Lori Hight as the case presenter for 104 th and Colorado Crossing Pointe. Ms. Hight presented a staff report, slides and entered into the record City s Exhibit A, the Affidavit of Posting and City s Exhibit B, the legal notice for the case from the Thornton/Northglenn Sentinel. Mr. Inge requested clarification of the development phasing. Ms. Hight confirmed the phasing for the development. Mr. Inge requested clarification of the timing of the phases and site design. Ms. Hight explained the phasing and site accesses. Mr. Inge requested the proposed timeline for site development. Ms. Hight deferred to the applicant. Mr. Reed asked about site layout and possible division of the family and senior living. Ms. Hight stated the recreation areas are separate, but the community is not divided. Mr. Tompkins requested clarification of traffic control at the intersection adjacent to the FasTracks access. Ms. Hight clarified that a traffic light would be installed. Sarah Vogl, 4430 South Adams County Parkway Brighton, CO 80601 was introduced as the applicant, she confirmed she had been sworn. Ms. Vogl clarified funding, the phasing design for the project and construction of the future development. Ms. Vogl shared slides and explained the site design, elevations, and amenities for the project. Mr. Zetterman requested clarification regarding if the senior living was an independent living facility. Ms. Vogl clarified it is an independent living facility. Ms. Sparks asked for clarification regarding the letter in the packet concerning prairie dogs and damage to the site foundation. Ms. Vogl stated that she was not aware of the prairie dog concerns on site. Mr. Tompkins asked about future sale of the project. Ms. Vogl said Adams County Housing Authority is a long-term owner of its properties with a minimum of 40 years of affordable housing offered at the site. Mildred Griffin, 4970 Homestead Place #19 Thornton, CO 80229, was sworn in at this time. Ms. Griffin stated that she was excited for this development and low-income and senior housing is welcome in the neighborhood. The floor closed to further testimony at 6:26 p.m. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. THOMAS AND SECONDED BY MR. INGE TO APPROVE.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 6, 2018 Page 3 DISCUSSION: Mr. Thomas approved of the property stating that it is a needed development in this community. Mr. Inge agreed with Mr. Thomas and stated that the project meets City requirements. MOTION PASSED 7-0. At this time, individuals wishing to provide testimony during the public hearings were sworn in by the Recording Secretary. PLDP201700513: A Resolution for a Development Permit (DP) to consider approval of the site plan, landscape plan, and architectural elevations for an 11,205 square-foot building expansion and outdoor exercise area expansion for the existing Caring Hands veterinary clinic. (Cherrywood Park Commercial Lot 6, Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital located at 13741 Colorado Boulevard) The floor was opened at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Garner introduced Ty Robbins as the case presenter for the Cherrywood Park Commercial 6, Caring Hands veterinary clinic. Mr. Robbins presented a staff report, slides and entered into the record City s Exhibit A, the Affidavit of Posting and City s Exhibit B, the legal notice for the case from the Thornton/Northglenn Sentinel. Mr. Robbins entered into the record a new Resolution for approval. Mr. Reed requested the staff report be updated with the correct address to match the agenda. Mr. Robbins confirmed the staff report would be updated. Mr. Schieferecke requested the site height maximum. Mr. Robbins clarified the maximum and proposed height of the building. James Dahlin, 735 West 6 th Avenue Denver, 80204 was introduced as the applicant, he confirmed he had been sworn. Mr. Dahlin presented slides regarding the existing and proposed site design and explained the sound mitigation proposed at the site. Mr. Inge requested clarification of the height of the noise mitigation wall in relation to the fence adjacent to the site. Mr. Dahlin stated that the height is greater than the adjacent fence per recommendation. The floor closed to further testimony at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 6, 2018 Page 4 MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. INGE AND SECONDED BY MR. ZETTERMAN TO APPROVE. DISCUSSION: Mr. Inge stated the architecture enhances the building and provides a needed service to the community. Mr. Zetterman stated this project follows City code and exceeds sound mitigation requirements. Mr. Schiefercke appreciates the sound mitigation efforts and is in favor of the project. MOTION PASSED 7-0. At this time, individuals wishing to provide testimony during the public hearings were sworn in by the Recording Secretary. PLDP201700758: A Resolution for a Development Permit (DP) to consider approval of the site plan, landscape plan, and architectural elevations for an 8,500 square-foot multi-tenant retail building. (Quebec Plaza Amendment No. 2, Lot 1B located at 7315 East 128 th Avenue) The floor was opened at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Garner introduced Ty Robbins as the case presenter for Quebec Plaza Amendment No. 2 Lot 1B. Mr. Robbins presented a staff report, slides and entered into the record City s Exhibit A, the Affidavit of Posting and City s Exhibit B, the legal notice for the case from the Thornton/Northglenn Sentinel. Mr. Reed requested information regarding the sidewalk on the adjacent lot. Mr. Robbins stated there is a transportation easement regarding the sidewalk. Mr. Thompson asked for confirmation of the location of the outdoor patio shown on the site plan. Mr. Robbins confirmed the ground level has an outdoor patio but the roof has a design element, not a patio. Mr. Zetterman requested information about the hours of operation. Mr. Robbins stated the allowed hours of operation. Peggy Friesen, 14190 East Evans Avenue Aurora, CO 80014 was introduced as the applicant, she confirmed she had been sworn. Ms. Friesen explained past right-of-way
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 6, 2018 Page 5 dedication and public improvements. Ms. Friesen presented slides showing site design, landscaping, and current site conditions. Eric Sanchez, 7392 East 129 th Place Thornton CO was sworn in at this time. Mr. Sanchez stated concerns over traffic, signage, and buffer zones on the site. Mr. Schieferecke stated that signage is a separate process not covered under the purview of this board. Mr. Schieferecke stated that there is another developer lot between the property and existing properties therefore the current project does not impact the buffer zone. Mr. Schieferecke stated that general retail will be located and that the businesses will be held to licensing requirements. Mr. Sanchez requested further information about allowed uses. Mr. Schieferecke deferred to Mr. Robbins. Mr. Robbins stated retail uses are limited to 5,000 square feet, which would have the effect of limiting big box retailers. Mr. Robbins stated that this would likely eliminate the need for large delivery trucks to be on site. Mr. Robbins stated the required setbacks on the property and noise mitigation provided by the site design. Mr. Sanchez requested information regarding maintenance of the detention pond on site. Mr. Schieferecke stated that with the redevelopment the general property owner will be responsible for maintaining the detention pond per City standards. The floor closed to further testimony at 7:30 p.m. MOTION WAS MADE BY MS. SPARKS AND SECONDED BY MR. TOMPKINS TO APPROVE. DISCUSSION: Ms. Sparks stated she is in favor of this project as it meets the City code and will revitalize the area. Mr. Tompkins stated agreement with Ms. Sparks. Mr. Tompkins stated the proposed site exceeds site requirements and will be a good addition to the area. Mr. Zetterman stated his agreement with developing the vacant lot. MOTION PASSED 8-0.
Minutes of the Development Permits and Appeals Board Meeting February 6, 2018 Page 6 OTHER MATTERS: Let it be noted, in regards to cases DP 2015-024 (PLL201507568) and PLDP201700513, due to technical error Mr. Reed s vote was not counted for each case respectively. As such, per Ms. Braun the voting total for each case was 7-0. Scheduled public meetings there is one item scheduled for the February 20, 2018 meeting. Development Permits and Appeals Board Terms and Reappointment. Chairperson Schieferecke, Ms. Sparks, and Mr. Tompkins each acknowledged a desire to be reappointed at the end of their term, each of which expire March 1, 2018. Meeting conflicts for 2018 DPAB meetings and suggested alternative dates are as follows: Second meeting in March moved to the fourth Tuesday, March 27 th, due to City Council meeting on March 20th. August 7 th moved to Wednesday, August 8 th, due to National Night Out. No meeting on November 6 th, due to Election. First meeting in December moved to the second Tuesday, December 11 th due to City Council meeting on December 4 th. No second meeting in December, due to holidays. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:32 p.m. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO Donald Schieferecke, Chairperson ATTEST: Recording Secretary S:\CDV\ComDev\DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND APPEALS BOARD\DPAB Minutes\2018 Meeting Minutes\ DPAB Meeting Minutes 2-6-18.doc